While UR has never beaten ODU in the Constant Center, the Spiders last beat ODU in Norfolk, 77-73 in two overtimes during the 2000-01 season played at the Norfolk Scope arena.

ODU defeated Xavier in the Paradise Jam Championship game and will also play Dayton here in the Constant Center on Dec.11. Last year, the Monarchs were 2-2 vs. the A-10, defeating Duquesne and Charlotte, losing to Dayton and Richmond. Xavier, Richmond and Dayton were picked to finish in the top four of the A-10.

PLAYERS OF THE YEAR COMING TO THE TED

Richmond's Kevin Anderson will be the third Opposing Conference Player of the Year to come to the Ted. He joins Georgetown's Austin Freeman (BIGEAST), and High Point's Nick Barbour (Big South), who were both pre-season picks.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

ODU blocked 10 shots vs. Georgetown and 8 vs. High Point.

The Monarchs held Georgetown and Clemson to 19 first half points.

ODU has outrebounded all five opponents by eight or more.

ESPN.com and SI.com named Bazemore As one of the nation's top defenders.